DIY Party Favors for Toddlers

Posted on May 16, 2017 10:15am PDT

Do-it-yourself birthday party favors can be a lot of fun for parents and
kids. There are so many favors that toddlers can help make too, such as
watercolor snowflakes and noisemakers. Let’s take a look at simple
and fun do-it-yourself favors for
the next toddler’s birthday party in Doral.

Noisemakers

Cut out several identical circles from cardboard or corrugated paper. Set
aside two circles for every noisemaker, and decorate one side of each
circle. Glue the two undecorated sides together with a popsicle stick
in between. Punch holes along the edge and tie a length of waxed twine
into each one. Tie a colorful bead or button on the other ends. This favor
can be decorated by the toddlers as an added craft during the birthday party.

Cookie Holders

Give kids a sweet treat and a favor at the same time with a cookie holder.
Use parchment paper to keep cookies or small treats fresh, and place them
into paper towel tubes. Wrap the tube with colorful crepe paper and tie
each end with ribbon and a name tag.

Party Hats

Give each child their own birthday party hat by gathering several pieces
of patterned paper. Cut out 12-inch squares and fold them in half. Cut
slits down the open side and stop about two inches away from the fold.
Use a pencil to curl the strips so they bounce and move. Make a hat by
bringing the two ends together and stapling into a circle. Punch two holes
and string with ribbon for a fun party hat.

Seashells

A mermaid or ocean themed birthday party would not be complete without
a seashell favor. Give each child a seashell to decorate with colored
sand, beads, and glitter. This favor can be used as a nice memento or
paperweight.

Watercolor Snowflakes

Give each child an oversized coffee filter to color with markers. Fold
it over several times. Each child can cut different shapes with safety
scissors. Unfold the filter, spritz with water, and watch the colors blend together.